Moisture droplet formation on the posterior surface of intraocular lenses during fluid/air exchange

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Abstract
Ct, regardless of IOL material or infusion fluid temperature. If a capsular tear was present, droplets formed with both IOL materials when balanced salt solution (BSS®) at ambient temperature was used as the infusion fluid. This effect was significantly more pronounced with silicone IOLs, resulting in an immediate loss of visualization of the fundus. In these cases, visualization was quickly restored by applying a viscoelastic to the posterior IOL surface. cReprint requests to F. Richard Christ, M.S., Allergan Medical Optics, 9701 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, California 92718. J.E Francese, F.R. Christ, S. Y. Buchen, and A. Gwon are employed by Allergan Medical Optics and therefore have a proprietary interest in the PC-18B and SI-18NB intraocular lenses. Larry Gruber, B.S., Massoud Ghazizadeh, B.S., provided technical assistance and Crystal Cunanan, M.S., consultation and discussion. © Williams & Wilkins 1995. All Rights Reserved....